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NABWIC Talks with Lisa Colon on Law and Legal Contracting Issues Lisa Colon is a Partner in the Fort Lauderdale Office of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP. Lisa is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Mediator. Sher represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals in public and private real estate and construction matters. Lisa has experience with federal, state and local government contracting issues.  Lisa is deeply immersed in matters relating to small and minority businesses. She serves as General Counsel for the National Association of Minority Contractors. She is a fellow with the American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, and regularly lectures on a variety of construction and government contracting issues. Lisa received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Miami. Contact: Y. Lisa Colon, Esq.  Partner Board Certified Construction Attorney Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP 101 N.E. Third Avenue | Su

Lorenzo Jones, a NABWIC member with the Texas Chapter, resides in Houston Texas where he has worked for the past two years as an architectural designer with PBK  an award-winning architecture and engineering firm specializing in education, sports, and corporate work environments. Lorenzo’s educational background consists of two bachelors in architecture and construction science in addition to a masters in architecture of which he acquired at Prairie View A&M University.  Serving as an assistant project manager, he recently completed a 150,000 square-feet construction project for an early learning center. As he continues to develop his career, the young professional is in the process of obtaining his license to be a licensed architect and plans to open his architectural firm in the near future. Lorenzo is a member of NABWIC and is active in the Texas Chapter.

Women from all over the country attended NABWIC's Mid-Year Meeting and Congressional Black Caucus Conference in Washington DC on September 11-14th.   In this podcast, you will get a chance to hear perspective and benefits derived from attending the meeting, especially the meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration. Interviews were live at the scene, so please overlook the background noise.  Interviews conducted with Ann McNeil, Kimle Nailer, Shirley Everett, and Shellie Ransom-Jackson.

NABWIC Talks about Wealth Creation

Kimle Nailer returns to NABWIC Talks for another special interview.   This time the dynamic speaker and author talks with NABWIC concerning her passion, politics and the power and influence of women. Kimle Nailer is a heart-centered entrepreneur committed to empowering women and girls to boost their self-esteem to reveal their inner essence of beauty and power. She is the owner of several companies, including Nail-Rite Construction which she began in 1995. In her role as President of Nail Rite Construction, Kimle is responsible for securing construction contracts, managing projects to within budget and ensuring superior satisfaction for owners. Kimle is also passionate about and very active in the development of apprenticeship opportunities in the drywalling trade. She currently serves as the President of the National Association of Black Women in Construction and is committed to empowering women and girls in wealth creation by leveraging the construction industry. She encourages women to seek careers in

Host Jackie Perry talks with entrepreneur and IT Project Manager  Melissa Hong and Retiree and Former Small Business Development Manager, Nadine Carswell about the Three Key Steps to Wealth Creation and the role of Minority Enterprise Development Week (MedWeek) in that process. MEDWeek is the largest Federally-supported Conference that is held in honor of minority-owned businesses. In response to an annual Proclamation by the President of the United States, various states, municipalities and organizations across the U.S. have been hosting MEDWeek Conferences for the past 34 years. Join the First Coast Business Alliance as they celebrate MEDWeek in Jacksonville, Florida from November 4-8, 2019.  For more information, visit the website at http://www.fcbainc.com

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. E.T. as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  www.nabwic.org. Today's guest, Kelcie Jackson was introduced to golf at the tender age of six (6) with 2Up Gold Club of Miami.  She developed an unending passion for it and brought home her first medal from her first summer camp with the First Tee of Miami in 2007.  Through perseverance and encouragement from her family and coaches, Kelcie developed and improved in her skills and began competing in junior tournaments such as Mayor’s Youth Sports Championship Series, USKIDS and Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation (GCJGF).  As a result of her outstanding performance with GCJGF, the Foundation awarded her brand-new McGregor golf clubs and push cart. From these humble beginnings Ke

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. E.T. as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  www.nabwic.org Valencia Warren-Gibbs is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Network Logistical Solutions LLC (NLS). She always dreamed of owning her own business. She spent most of her career working for small to large corporations in a financial capacity throughout finance. It was not until she worked for woman-owned business (joint-venture) and working on a doctorate did she see a bigger picture. She now leverages her business background, ability to identify and manage “risk”, and accounting skills to achieve profitability and growth.  In 2014, inspired by doctoral studies of business while working for a woman owned business who started her business ventures off in trucking, she

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. E.T. as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  www.nabwic.org Our guest today is Tylene Henry, Nabwic Detroit Chapter president journey to Dakar Senegal.with Anothony Cameron

Author and speaker, Kendy Ward first garnered recognition as a winner of BET’s First Time Writer’s Competition when her short story, The Perfect Story, was published in the BET Books anthology All That and Then Some.  Later her first non-fiction work was published in the inspirational and empowering compilation, No Glory without a Story.  In 2012 she took her a writing career to another level when she authored her first self-published work, God-Esteem: Seeing the God in You.  Her first full length work of fiction, Oh Romeo, Romeo, the first book in The Knight in Shining Armor series, was released in October 2015.  The second book in the series, Knight Fall, will be release in the summer of 2019. As a Toastmasters International award winning speaker, Kendy has spoken throughout South Florida and the Bahamas on topics of faith, empowerment and self-improvement.  She was ordained as a minister at Hope United Church in 2015 where she serves in the women’s ministry, as Foundation Class instructor, in the childre

Kaola King is president of King Intellegiance and Security, Service.

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. et as a benefit to members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  Your host: Ersula K. Odom - CEO - Sula Too LLC, a Legacy Writing & Publishing company Your Program Director: Tena Williams - CEO - Williams Professional Water Restoration Service LLC

Kionne McGhee is your State Representative for Florida House District 117, and the Minority Leader in the Florida House of Representatives. After growing up in South Dade public housing, Kionne went on to earn a bachelors degree from Howard University and a Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is an accomplished attorney and the author of the best selling-book “Conquering Hope: The Life You Were Destined to Live.” Biographical Information City of Residence:  Miami  Occupation:  Attorney  Spouse:  Stacy McGhee of Miami, Florida  Children:  Kionne II, Hayley, Hays  Education:  Howard University, B.S.; Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D.  Born:  November 23, 1977, Miami, FL  History:  Representative Kionne L. McGhee is a national motivational speaker, former prosecutor, college professor, and author of a memoir: a mer (e) I-CAN is AMERICAN. He is also President and founder of 2NOIT Media & Publishing.  Religious Affiliation:  Baptist Leadership Roles Minority Leader: 2018

Mack Bernard was elected in November 2016 to the Palm Beach County Commission, District 7. Mack ran for County Commission in order to put his experience to work for our community. He ran on a platform of creating more good paying jobs and job training opportunities; improving public safety and law enforcement relations; increasing small business, women and minority participation in county contracts; keeping taxes low; and advocating for more affordable and sustainable housing. Mack Bernard has an extensive resume of public service. For nearly a decade, Mack Bernard has committed himself to working for the public. In 2008 Mack served as a Delray Beach City Commissioner and Deputy Vice-Mayor. In this role Mack worked hard with the community to increase affordable housing options, improve public safety, and create jobs. In 2009 Mack Bernard was elected to the Florida House of Representatives where he served on numerous committees and passed bills that created jobs, protected women and children, and supported

NABWI TALKS WITH Angie Gray one of our newest members regarding her Nabwic experience so far. If you are looking to buy a home, selling a home or investing in real estate  please give me Angie Gray Realtor at ERA HOME RUN REAL ESTATE a call 561-350-0611.  I look forward to helping you with all of your REAL ESTATE NEEDS. 

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. et as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  www.nabwic.org Your host: Ersula K. Odom - CEO - Sula Too LLC, a Legacy Writing & Publishing company Your Program Director: Tena Williams - CEO - Williams Professional Water Restoration Service LLC Our guests: Shaniqua Garcia is a trailblazer in the beauty industry with over 15 years of experience. She is a Master Cosmetologist, Certified Trichologist, Educator, and Entrepreneur.   She is the owner of Inner Beauty Salon, Pearl Salon Suites, and the Founder and Executive Director of Inner Beauty Empowerment Project Inc. ERICA F. ROGERS, CIVIL DESIGNER for Skyline Engineering & Construction, LLC. She is responsible for inspecting construction drawings to ensure compliance wit

Homeownership Roundtable with Viola Solomon SVP, Director of Community Lending Mortgage            Viola Solomon joined BBVA Compass Bank team November 2014 as the Director of Community Lending Mortgage. She is based in Houston, Texas.   Viola a 35 year mortgage services veteran. She reports to Jose Luis Pascual, EVP; Executive Director Real Estate Lending for the BBVA seven state footprint. She attended Wiley College and Texas Southern University.  She was chosen to attend the African American Leaders Program hosted by University of California’s, John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management in partnership with her former employer.  She is active with several community organizations and her church.  Viola serves on the boards of Avenue CDC; Houston Area Urban League CDC; Women of Virtue Experiencing Newness, God’s Abundant Love Ministries.  Viola also teaches financial literacy programs for Houston- based community development corporations.  Additionally, she serves as an affordable lending par

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. et as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  www.nabwic.org Your host: Ersula K. Odom - CEO - Sula Too LLC, a Legacy Writing & Publishing company Your Program Director: Tena Williams - CEO - Williams Professional Water Restoration Service LLC Our guests: Shaniqua Garcia is a trailblazer in the beauty industry with over 15 years of experience. She is a Master Cosmetologist, Certified Trichologist, Educator, and Entrepreneur.   She is the owner of Inner Beauty Salon, Pearl Salon Suites, and the Founder and Executive Director of Inner Beauty Empowerment Project Inc. ERICA F. ROGERS, CIVIL DESIGNER for Skyline Engineering & Construction, LLC. She is responsible for inspecting construction drawings to ensure complian

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. est as a benefit to the members of the National Association of Black Women In Construction. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  Your host: Ersula K. Odom - CEO - Sula Too LLC, a Legacy Writing & Publishing company Your Program Director: Tena Williams - CEO - Williams Professional Water Restoration Service LLC Our guest-Tylene Henry is an entrepreneur, powerful change agent, and staunch advocate for socioeconomic parity. Tylene believes that her faith, character, and mindset of abundance have been the foundation of her continued success. Tylene has been referred to as the "follow up queen" as a result of her "3 P's" professional, patience, and persistence in developing relationships and access to resources necessary to create positive impact on the communities she serves. In addition to being a doting  m

NABWIC TALKS airs Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M. ET as a benefit to National Association of Black Women In Construction members. It is offered as an educational serivice to our listening audience. We bring our members and industry experts to you each week to educate, motivate and encourage professional connections.  To join NABWIC - https://nabwic.org/ Your host: Ersula K. Odom - CEO - Sula Too LLC, a Legacy Writing & Publishing company - https://www.sulatoo.com/  Your Program Director: Tena Williams - CEO - Williams Professional Water Restoration Service LLC https://professionalwaterrestoration.services/ Our guest -Tylene Henry is an entrepreneur, powerful change agent, and staunch advocate for socioeconomic parity. Tylene believes that her faith, character, and mindset of abundance have been the foundation of her continued success. Tylene has been referred to as the "follow up queen" as a result of her "3 P's" professional, patience, and persistence in developing relationships and access to resources